Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008165
The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008165, CFDA 19.705). The focus of the program is to reduce wildlife poaching and trafficking in three possible partner countries: Argentina, Brazil, or Costa Rica. The core idea is to make it harder for organized criminal groups and trafficking networks to operate and profit by strengthening the civilian side of each country s criminal justice system, meaning the institutions and processes involved in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating wildlife crime.
The opportunity is aimed at projects that build real capacity and capability in criminal justice actors that can disrupt the wildlife trafficking chain. That typically includes improving investigative and case building skills, enhancing interagency coordination, strengthening evidence collection and management, supporting prosecutorial effectiveness, and improving the ability of justice institutions to pursue wildlife crimes as serious offenses linked to broader organized crime and illicit markets. The emphasis on "building upon" existing partner capacity suggests INL wanted proposals grounded in what already exists in-country, with practical steps to raise performance and resilience rather than starting from scratch. The expected outcome is reduced operational freedom for trafficking groups, fewer opportunities to launder proceeds or exploit weak enforcement, and stronger deterrence through higher likelihood of detection, prosecution, and penalties.
Funding was offered as a grant, with an award ceiling of up to USD 1,500,000 per award and an expectation of approximately three awards. The eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting was created on May 21, 2021, with an original closing date of July 9, 2021. Overall, this opportunity fits within INL s broader mission area by treating wildlife trafficking not only as a conservation issue but also as a rule-of-law and transnational crime problem, using criminal justice strengthening to reduce the profitability and feasibility of poaching and illegal wildlife trade in the targeted Latin American countries.Apply for SFOP0008165
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.705.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 09, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America (SFOP0008165)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America".
Which U.S. government office offered this funding?
The funding was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008165.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists CFDA 19.705.
What problem is this program trying to address?
The program focuses on reducing wildlife poaching and trafficking in selected Latin American partner countries by making it harder for organized criminal groups and trafficking networks to operate and profit.
Which countries are included as potential partner countries?
The program identifies three possible partner countries: Argentina, Brazil, or Costa Rica.
What is the main strategy or approach of the program?
The core approach is to strengthen the civilian side of the criminal justice system in partner countries, meaning the institutions and processes involved in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating wildlife crime.
What does "strengthening the civilian side of the criminal justice system" mean in this context?
In this context, it refers to improving the performance and coordination of civilian criminal justice actors and institutions responsible for wildlife crime cases, including how cases are investigated, built, prosecuted, and decided.
What kinds of project activities does INL appear to be looking for?
The opportunity emphasizes building real capacity and capability to disrupt the wildlife trafficking chain. Examples mentioned or implied include:
- Improving investigative skills and case-building skills
- Enhancing interagency coordination
- Strengthening evidence collection and evidence management
- Supporting prosecutorial effectiveness
- Improving justice institutions' ability to pursue wildlife crimes as serious offenses linked to organized crime and illicit markets
Is the program focused only on conservation outcomes?
No. The opportunity frames wildlife trafficking not only as a conservation issue, but also as a rule-of-law and transnational crime problem, addressed through criminal justice strengthening.
What does it mean that projects should "build upon" existing partner capacity?
Based on the description provided, INL expected proposals to be grounded in what already exists in-country and to propose practical steps that improve performance and resilience, rather than proposing a system built entirely from scratch.
What outcomes does the opportunity expect from funded projects?
The expected outcomes include reduced operational freedom for trafficking groups, fewer opportunities to launder proceeds or exploit weak enforcement, and stronger deterrence through an increased likelihood of detection, prosecution, and penalties.
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
Funding was offered as a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for a single grant?
The award ceiling was up to USD 1,500,000 per award.
How many awards did INL expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of approximately three awards.
Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education, even if they are nonprofit entities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on May 21, 2021.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was July 9, 2021.
What part of the wildlife trafficking problem is this program trying to disrupt?
The opportunity targets the ability of criminal groups and trafficking networks to operate across the trafficking chain by improving how wildlife crimes are investigated, prosecuted, and adjudicated, and by treating them as serious offenses connected to organized crime and illicit markets.
Does the opportunity indicate a preferred focus on law enforcement, prosecution, or courts?
The description emphasizes the broader civilian criminal justice system, including investigative and case-building capabilities, prosecutorial effectiveness, evidence handling, and the adjudication process. It is not limited to a single stage of the justice process.
What is the overall rationale for using criminal justice strengthening to counter wildlife trafficking?
The rationale described is that stronger criminal justice institutions can reduce trafficking profitability and feasibility by increasing the likelihood of detection, successful prosecution, and meaningful penalties, thereby restricting the operational space of organized trafficking networks.
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